Quality Specialist

Ecolab•Carrollton, TX

2d•$55,000 - $82,500•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a Quality Specialist to join their team in Carrollton, TX. This role is crucial for supporting manufacturing operations through real-time quality oversight, problem-solving, and quality system execution. The Quality Specialist will collaborate with various departments to investigate issues, manage quality holds, support compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
1 year of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience using Microsoft Office programs

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a scientific or technical field
3 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience within a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Strong written documentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

Partner with production to provide real-time quality support on the manufacturing floor, escalating issues as needed.
Manage quality hold processes, including physical area oversight, ERP system accuracy, and cross-functional disposition coordination.
Support real-time material issue dispositioning with Quality Engineer and Quality Manager.
Identify and escalate trends in scrap, blocked stock, or batch delays to drive investigation.
Perform routine ERP system quality transactions.
Support site-wide data collection to aid in root cause analysis and investigations.
Document incoming supplier quality failures in etq and issue corrective action requests.
Support customer complaint investigations through data collection and documentation.
Maintain records.
Help generate quality metrics and visual dashboards.
Support documentation control (SOPs, training records, calibration records).
Perform routine QC testing as needed (pH, viscosity, titrations, etc.).
Document test results clearly and flag out-of-spec results.
Support sample preparation and equipment upkeep during high-volume periods.
Assist in lab compliance activities.